Credo is 1-6 against Cloverdale since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Credo Gryphon will look to defend their home field against the Cloverdale Eagles at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Credo's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
Credo is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Saturday, just like they did against Calistoga (and have done all season long). Credo's pitcher stepped up to hand Calistoga an 11-0 shutout on Tuesday. That's two games straight that Credo has won by exactly 11 runs.
Luke Gruendle made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Gruendle has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Gruendle was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Tommy `Simmons was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Zach McKenna was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cloverdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-3 to Kelseyville.
Credo's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Cloverdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Credo came up short against Cloverdale in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 14-11. Will Credo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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